Alex's Wish

Alex's Wish is a registered charity (Charity No. 1148845) raising vital funds for all children and young adults living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  We invest in medical research, clinical trials, improve care standards across the UK, and new technologies to transform how people can live as independently as possible. 

Alex (the son of Founder Emma Hallam) was diagnosed with Duchenne in 2010 at the age of 3 years old. It is a debilitating muscle wasting condition that affects 1 in every 3,500 boys born. Its destructive path: wheelchair bound by early teens leading to paralysis, respiratory and cardiac complications.  Average lifespan is just mid-late twenties - but we know this is not good enough. We must support everyone affected to be able to live a longer, and improved life. 

New treatments are emerging to slow down muscle wasting. But, we cannot stop there - we must continue with our mission to conquer Duchenne for all!!  We would love for you to get involved.